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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,720.01, 6,513.69 and 2,595.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,720.01, 6,513.69 and 2,595.63 is: 3,582.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,720.01 : 6,513.69 = 2,595.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,720.01/6,513.69 = 2,595.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,720.01x = 6,513.69 × 2,595.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,720.01x = 16,907,116.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,907,116.20/4,720.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.01

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